Originally posted by Shadrach:
Being a bit harsh aren't you? I mean is it a meltdown every time a QB throws a pick and it gets returned for a TD? I think as long as you do what it takes to secure the win or at least your part, you can avoid the "meltdown" tag.
I freely admit to being harsh. But did you see
the week 3 int in the first pressure situation he was in?
Even before he got hurt in his previous NFL starts, his ratings were terrible. But what has he
really done this season?
He put up good numbers at home against two of the weakest D's in the league (Detroit and Green Bay), struggled mightily and nearly threw the game away on the road against the only top 10 defense he faced (Minny), and won a primetime night game at home (huge advantage!) against a good NFC team playing without one of the best running backs in the league. And people are lauding
his accomplishments because his team is 4-0.
His team is 4-0 because the defense is the best in the league. The offense is the same - Mushin Muhammad is 33 years old (!) and he's the #1 receiver - and Berrian has come out of nowhere to be a serviceable #2. How long do you think that's going to last? I say one more week before teams adjust. Desmond Clark had better stay healthy - Justin Gage and 4 guys with in their first or second year is the rest of the passing game. Jones is averaging 69 yards a game because the playbook reads just like I laid it out - let the passing game beat you. But the truth is, the kicking game has been carrying the Bears, not Rex. Robbie Gould leads the league in scoring. When the defense is that good and the kicker leads the league in scoring that's the sign of a bad offense. Defense controls the field position for the kicking game.
The Bears have a really nice schedule, will go 2-2 against their AFC opponents exposing Rex, and cruise into the playoffs. They will then be blown out in the playoffs. And the Bears faithful will blame Rex, if he's still healthy then.
